JP2009140068A - Information processing apparatus and information processing method for information processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a simple and efficient installation means of application, in a communication device which allows installation with respect to a printer having additional function capability, and of providing similar additional function capability to the printer. <P>SOLUTION: The communication device installs an application to the communication device itself, when the application has an identification number that matches the identification number of the communication device itself, and transfers an application to the printer, when the application has an identification number that matches the identification number of the printer. When application having the identification number that matches the identification number of the printer is operable on the communication device, application is executed on the communication device itself. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a communication device and a control method thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to a communication apparatus that can be connected to a data processing apparatus including a printing apparatus and can control use of an application program received from the outside, and a control method thereof.

  In recent years, there has been proposed a platform technology that allows an application program module created using a Java (registered trademark) language to operate on a Java (registered trademark) virtual machine mounted on an embedded device. By using this technique for a data processing apparatus such as a printer or a multifunction peripheral, it becomes possible to add a new function to the data processing apparatus later.

  In this case, the installation of the application program to the data processing apparatus is performed via an application installer that operates on the data processing apparatus. The application installer can be accessed when a user inputs a predetermined URL from a WWW application on a terminal such as a PC. The user performs a predetermined operation flow on the application installer, transmits a desired application program to the data processing apparatus, and executes the installation.

  Here, there is a technique for preventing unauthorized use of the application program. As an example, there is a method in which a supplier of the application program grants a license for the application program in advance based on an application from a user. The license stores unique information such as a serial number of a device for which the user uses the application program. When installing the application program, the user transmits a license to the data processing apparatus together with the application program. Then, the data processing device compares its own unique information with the unique information included in the license, and executes the installation of the application program only when they match. As described above, the situation where an application program is installed in a plurality of devices and used illegally is prevented.

  By the way, among data processing apparatuses, there are low-end products such as SFP in which memory resources and CPU performance are relatively limited. It is difficult to implement a Java (registered trademark) virtual machine in such a device in advance and provide expandability of various functions due to restrictions on memory resources and CPU performance.

  Therefore, a method of mounting a Java (registered trademark) virtual machine on an optional product that can be mounted on a data processing device has been proposed. According to this method, since it is not necessary to mount a special module in the data processing apparatus, the cost for the data processing apparatus itself can be kept low. Furthermore, since the application program operates on the option product side, it is possible to suppress the load on the memory resource and CPU resource of the data processing apparatus itself. As a specific example of the optional product, there has been proposed a network interface card that has a Java (registered trademark) virtual machine that can be attached to the SFP and has various function extensibility related to printing or the like.

  Even when a Java (registered trademark) virtual machine is mounted on the network interface card, the installation procedure of the application program is preferably the same as that when the Java (registered trademark) virtual machine is mounted on the data processing device. That is, an application installer is provided on the network interface card. The user inputs a predetermined URL from the WWW application on the terminal, accesses the application installer, and installs the application program. The URL is the same as the URL of the application installer that runs on the data processing apparatus in the case where a Java (registered trademark) virtual machine is mounted on the data processing apparatus.

Furthermore, there is a technique for preventing unauthorized use of an application program in a network interface card (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to the above technique, when the identification information acquired from the connected data processing apparatus matches the identification information corresponding to the application program, control is performed to permit use of the received application program.
JP 2007-66271 A

  In recent years, a form in which a network interface card equipped with the above-described Java (registered trademark) virtual machine is attached to a data processing device equipped with a Java (registered trademark) virtual machine has been studied.

  According to this aspect, for example, an application program that performs heavy processing can be installed on the network interface card side, thereby reducing the processing load on the data processing apparatus. Alternatively, it is possible to realize a serverless system in which the client function is provided on the data processing device side and the server function is provided on the network interface card side.

  However, in the case of this form, the application program installation method overlaps between the data processing device and the network interface card. Therefore, when the user inputs the predetermined URL from the terminal, the user always accesses the application installer provided on the network interface card side. When the user wants to install an application program on the data processing device side, it is necessary to remove the network interface card from the data processing device once. Then, a predetermined URL is accessed again from the terminal.

  It is inconvenient for the user that the user must be aware of whether to install on the data processing device side or the network interface card side and change the procedure accordingly. Furthermore, unless the user has a high level of proficiency who accurately grasps the configuration, it is difficult to perform installation by appropriately switching the installation destination.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an information processing apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention has the following configuration. That is, in an information processing device connectable to a data processing device, an application program having a predetermined function, receiving means for receiving identification information corresponding to the application program, and identifying the data processing device from the data processing device The data processing device identification information acquisition means for acquiring the data processing device identification information for performing the processing, and when the information processing device identification information for identifying the information processing device matches the identification information received by the receiving means, When the first installation unit that installs the received application program in the information processing device, the data processing device identification information acquired by the data processing device identification information acquisition unit, and the identification information received by the reception unit match The received application program Characterized in that it comprises a transfer means for transferring the identification information corresponding to the application program to the data processing device.

  An information processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration. That is, whether the received application program can be installed in the information processing apparatus when the data processing apparatus identification information acquired by the data processing apparatus identification information acquisition means matches the identification information received by the receiving means An installation determination unit that determines whether or not, and a second installation unit that installs the received application program in the information processing apparatus when installation is possible are further provided.

  An information processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration. That is, when it is determined that the received application program can be installed in the information processing apparatus, confirmation to confirm with the transmission source of the application program whether the received application program can be installed in the information processing apparatus The apparatus further comprises means.

  An information processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration. That is, in an information processing device connectable to a data processing device, an application program having a predetermined function, receiving means for receiving identification information corresponding to the application program, and identifying the data processing device from the data processing device The data processing device identification information acquisition means for acquiring the data processing device identification information for performing the processing, and when the information processing device identification information for identifying the information processing device matches the identification information received by the receiving means, When the first installation unit that installs the received application program in the information processing device, the data processing device identification information acquired by the data processing device identification information acquisition unit, and the identification information received by the reception unit match The received application program If the information processing apparatus can be installed, a second installation unit that installs the received application program in the information processing apparatus; and if the received application program cannot be installed in the information processing apparatus, And a transfer unit configured to transfer the received application program and identification information corresponding to the application program to the data processing apparatus.

  An information processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration. That is, in an information processing device connectable to a data processing device, an application program having a predetermined function, receiving means for receiving identification information corresponding to the application program, and identifying the data processing device from the data processing device The data processing device identification information acquisition means for acquiring the data processing device identification information for performing the processing, and when the information processing device identification information for identifying the information processing device matches the identification information received by the receiving means, When the first installation means for installing the received application program in the information processing apparatus, the data processing apparatus identification information acquired by the data processing apparatus identification information acquisition means, and the identification information received by the receiving means match The received application program Transfer means for transferring identification information corresponding to the application program to the data processing device, and further, if the received application program can be installed in the information processing device, installs the received application program in the information processing device And second installation means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to install an application program in both the printing apparatus and the communication apparatus in the same procedure. Therefore, even a user who is not very proficient can easily perform appropriate installation.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, even if an application program is granted a license for installation in the printing apparatus, it can be installed in the communication apparatus as long as it can operate on the communication apparatus. This makes it possible to realize a system that reduces the processing load on the printing apparatus side.

  Next, details of the present invention will be described in accordance with the description of the embodiments.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the scope of claims, and all combinations of features described in the embodiments are not necessarily essential to the solution means of the invention.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a printer to which the data processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied.

  In FIG. 1, a printer 1000 to which the data processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied includes a network print server 1500 and a printer controller 1600, each having an independent control system. The network print server 1500 is realized as an intelligent network card module, and is a network device that can be attached to and detached from the printer 1000. The printer controller 1600 controls the printer 1000 main body. The printer 1000 also includes an external memory 10 configured by a hard disk or the like connected to the printer controller 1600, a print engine 16 that performs printing, and an operation panel 18 (operation unit).

  The network print server 1500 includes a CPU 1 for the network print server, a RAM 2, and a flash ROM 3 that is a rewritable ROM. Furthermore, the network print server 1500 includes a network controller (LANC) 5, an LED 6, an expansion interface controller (EXPC) 7, and a system bus 4 that connects them to each other.

  The CPU 1 reads out a control program stored in the Flash ROM 3 and executes various control processes. For example, it communicates with an external device (not shown) such as a host computer connected to a local area network (LAN) 2000 via a LANC 5 connected to the system bus 4 using a predetermined network communication protocol. As a result, transmission / reception of various data such as print data and printer control commands sent from the external apparatus is comprehensively controlled, and appropriate data transfer control is performed for the printer controller 1501 connected via the EXPC 7.

  The RAM 2 is used as a temporary storage area such as the main memory and work area of the CPU 1. The LED 6 is used as a display unit that indicates an operation state of the network print server 1500. For example, the LED 6 indicates various operation states such as an electrical connection state (LINK) between the LANC 5 and the LAN 2000 and a network communication mode (10 Base, 100 Base, full duplex, half duplex) by an LED color or a blinking pattern. It is possible.

  The expansion interface 17 is an interface for connecting the network print server 1500 and the printer controller 1600, and includes an unillustrated connector. The network print server 1500 can be attached to and detached from the printer 1000 (printer controller 1600) through this connector, and the network print server 1500 can be attached to another printer having the same configuration.

  On the other hand, the printer controller 1600 includes a CPU 8 for the printer controller, a ROM 9, and a raster controller 12. Further, the printer controller 1600 includes an extended interface controller (EXPC) 13, a RAM 14, a disk controller (DKC) 15, and a system bus 11 that connects these components to each other.

  The CPU 8 includes various devices connected to the system bus 11 based on a control program stored in the ROM 9 or a control program or resource data (resource information) stored in the external memory 10 connected via the DKC 15. Centralized control of access. Further, the CPU 8 generates output image information by the raster controller 12 based on print data received from the network print server 1500 via the EXPC 13 and outputs an image signal to the print engine 16.

  The RAM 14 functions as a main memory and work area for the CPU 8. The RAM 14 is configured so that the memory capacity can be expanded by an optional RAM connected to an expansion port (not shown). The operation panel 18 is provided with buttons for performing operations such as setting the operation mode of the printer 1000 and canceling print data, and a display unit such as a liquid crystal panel and LEDs indicating the operation state of the printer 1000. .

  The print engine 16 is an image forming processing unit using a known printing technique, and examples of suitable implementation systems include an electrophotographic system (laser beam system), an inkjet system, and a sublimation method (thermal transfer) system.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a software configuration of a control program stored in each storage unit (for example, Flash ROM 3 or ROM 9) of the network print server 1500 and the printer controller 1600 of FIG. These control programs are executed by the CPUs 1 and 8 described above.

  On the network print server 1500 side, an operating system (OS) 1501 controls basic data input / output control of the network print server 1500. The OS 1501 includes a file system 1505, an extended interface driver 1506, and a network interface driver 1507. The file system 1505 performs input / output control with the program / data storage unit 1509 and the license storage unit 1511. The extension interface driver 1506 performs communication control via the printer controller 1600 and the extension interface 17. A network interface driver 1507 communicates with an external device (not shown) such as a host computer via a LAN 2000 communication medium. Here, the program / data storage unit 1509 and the license storage unit 1511 are configured by, for example, the Flash ROM 3.

  An application program interface (API) 1502 provides various functions of the OS 1501 to a user application 1503 and a management application 1504 that operate in the network print server 1500. Here, the management application 1504 registers and manages the user application 1503 for the printer 1000.

  The program / data storage unit 1509 stores an application program received from an external device such as a host computer. The license storage unit 1511 stores a license file (license information) input at the time of installing the application program corresponding to each application.

  The API 1502 includes, as functions provided to the application program, a data transfer API that provides a print data transmission / reception function, and a resource control API that performs input / output control of resource data such as bitmap images and display messages. The API 1502 also includes a printer control API that controls the restart of the printer 1000, initialization of setting values, settings, and the like, and a job control API that controls cancellation of a print job, a reprint instruction, and the like. Furthermore, the API 1502 includes a print server control API for restarting the network print server 1500, initializing and setting setting values, and starting (starting), registering, and deleting operation of application programs.

  On the printer controller 1600 side, an operating system (OS) 1601 controls various processing controls of the printer controller 1600. The OS 1601 includes a print engine control unit 1603 and a file system 1604 that performs input / output control with the model-dependent resource storage unit 1610. A print engine control unit 1603 performs communication control with the print engine 16. The model-dependent resource storage unit 1610 stores model-dependent resources such as bitmap image data and error messages referenced from the network print server 1500. Here, the model-dependent resource storage unit 1610 includes, for example, the ROM 9 and the external memory 10. The model-dependent resource storage unit 1610 stores device serial number and model name information of the printer 1000 (printer controller 1600).

  The extension interface control unit 1602 performs communication control with the network print server 1500 via the extension interface 17. The extended interface control unit 1602 includes a data transfer logical interface (I / F), a resource control logical interface (I / F), a printer control logical interface (I / F), and a job control logical interface (I / F). . A data transfer logical interface (I / F) controls input / output of print data for each control type. The resource control logical interface (I / F) controls input / output of various data stored in the model-dependent resource storage unit 1610. A printer control logic interface (I / F) controls restart of the printer 1000, initialization of setting values, setting, and the like. A job control logical interface (I / F) controls cancellation of a print job, reprint instruction, and the like. The extended interface control unit 1602 transfers the command requested from the network print server 1500 via each logical interface to the operating system 1601 and returns the processing result to the network print server 1500.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a description example of an application program that runs on the network print server 1500. In the figure, a description example in Java (registered trademark) language is shown as a preferred example of the present invention.

  In FIG. 3, a line 301 is a description for calling the data transfer API described in FIG. In line 301, “printer.outdata (“ Test ”)” is the data transfer API. This is a printer controller dependent command to print from the print engine via the printer controller using text data “Test” as print data. When the command is executed by the printer controller 1600, the processing result is converted into a numeric type in the variable “result” in the row 302 and stored.

  Line 302 is a description example of an instruction that transmits the processing result instructed in line 301 to a standard output destination, converts the text message, and displays it. The standard output destination is, for example, an LCD display unit (not shown) on the operation panel 18 in the printer 1000 or a browser display unit (not shown) of a host computer that is an application call source.

  Next, FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing application program installation processing executed on the network print server 1500 according to the present invention.

  In FIG. 4, first, the network print server 1500 acquires the device serial number of the printer controller 1600 from the printer controller 1600 at the time of activation (S401). Next, it waits for the user to access an application installer that runs on the network print server 1500 from a WWW application on the host computer (S402). When the application program and license transferred by the user via the application installer are received, the device serial number is extracted from the license (S403). Then, it is determined whether or not the device serial number extracted from the license matches the device serial number of the network print server 1500 (S404). If they match, the application program is installed in the network print server 1500 itself (S405), and the process flow ends.

  On the other hand, if they do not match in the determination in S404, it is next determined whether or not the device serial number extracted from the license matches the device serial number of the printer controller 1600 acquired in S401 (S406). If they do not match, it is determined that an illegal application program has been received, an error message indicating that installation is not possible is displayed on the WWW application on the host computer (S407), and this processing flow ends.

  If they match in the determination in S406, it is determined whether or not the application program is operable on the network print server 1500 (S408). If it is operable, the user is confirmed whether to install the application program on the network print server 1500 side via the WWW application on the host computer (S409).

  If the user approves installation on the network print server 1500, the application program is installed on the network print server 1500 itself (S410), and the process flow ends.

  On the other hand, if the user refuses in S409, the application program and the license are transferred to the application installer operating on the printer controller 1600 via the extension interface 17 (S411). After performing the above, this processing flow ends.

  If it is determined in S408 that the network print server 1500 cannot operate, the process immediately proceeds to S411. In step S411, the application program and the license are transferred to the application installer operating on the printer controller 1600 via the extension interface 17, and then the processing flow ends.

  In step S411, the printer controller 1600 that has received the application program and the license compares the device serial number stored in the license with its own device serial number. If they match, the application program is installed in the printer controller 1600 itself. If they do not match, the application program and license are discarded.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, the user can install the application program on the network print server 1500 and the printer controller 1600 in the same procedure.

  Further, even an application program licensed to run on the printer controller 1600 can be installed on the network print server 1500 if it can run on the network. As a result, the processing load on the printer controller 1600 side can be reduced.

  Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described.

  In the first embodiment, when an application program licensed to operate on the printer controller 1600 is installed in the network print server 1500, the following problems exist. That is, in order to operate the application program, the network print server 1500 must be attached to the printer controller 1600. For this reason, after installing the application program, it is impossible to cope with a need to remove the network print server 1500 and use the printer controller 1600 alone.

  The second embodiment solves the above problems.

  First, the hardware configuration and the software configuration in the second embodiment are not different from those in the first embodiment described above, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an application program installation process executed on the network print server 1500 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 5, first, the network print server 1500 acquires the device serial number of the printer controller 1600 from the printer controller 1600 at the time of startup (S501). Next, it waits for a user to access an application installer that operates on the network print server 1500 from a WWW application on the host computer (S502). When the user receives the application program and license transferred via the application installer, the device serial number is extracted from the license (S503). Then, it is determined whether or not the device serial number extracted from the license matches the device serial number of the network print server 1500 (S504). If they match, the application program is installed in the network print server 1500 itself (S505), and the process flow ends.

  On the other hand, if they do not match in the determination in S504, it is next determined whether or not the device serial number extracted from the license matches the device serial number of the printer controller 1600 acquired in S501 (S506). If they do not match, it is determined that an illegal application program has been received, an error message indicating that installation is not possible is displayed on the WWW application on the host computer (S507), and this processing flow ends.

  If they match in the determination in S506, it is determined whether or not the application program is operable on the network print server 1500 (S508). If it is operable, the application program is first installed on the network print server 1500 itself (S509). Next, the application program and the license are transferred to the application installer operating on the printer controller 1600 via the extension interface 17 (S510). After performing the above, this processing flow ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S508 that the network print server 1500 is not operable, the process immediately proceeds to S510. In step S510, the application program and the license are transferred to the application installer operating on the printer controller 1600 via the extension interface 17, and then the processing flow ends.

  As a result of S510, the printer controller 1600 that has received the application program and the license compares the device serial number stored in the license with its own device serial number. If they match, the application program is installed in the printer controller 1600 itself. If they do not match, the application program and license are discarded.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, when an application program licensed to operate on the printer controller 1600 is installed in the network print server 1500, the following is realized. That is, first, when the network print server 1500 is installed, an application program installed on the network print server 1500 side operates. As a result, a system that reduces the processing load of the printer controller 1600 can be realized. On the other hand, when the network print server 1500 is removed, the application program installed on the printer controller 1600 side operates. As a result, even if the printer controller 1600 alone is used, the application program can be operated without any problem.

  The present invention includes a case where a software program for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied directly or remotely to a system or apparatus. Further, the present invention includes a case where the computer of the system or apparatus is also achieved by reading and executing the supplied program code. In that case, as long as it has the function of a program, the form does not need to be a program. Accordingly, since the functions of the present invention are implemented by computer, the program code installed in the computer also implements the present invention. That is, the present invention includes a computer program itself for realizing the functional processing of the present invention. In this case, the program may be in any form as long as it has a program function, such as an object code, a program executed by an interpreter, or script data supplied to the OS.

  Examples of the storage medium for supplying the program include a flexible disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, MO, CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. In addition, there are magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, ROM, DVD (DVD-ROM, DVD-R), and the like. As another program supply method, the program can be supplied by connecting to a homepage on the Internet using a browser of a client computer. In this case, the computer program itself of the present invention or a compressed file including an automatic installation function can be downloaded from the homepage by downloading it to a storage medium such as a hard disk. It can also be realized by dividing the program code constituting the program of the present invention into a plurality of files and downloading each file from a different homepage. That is, a WWW server that allows a plurality of users to download a program file for realizing the functional processing of the present invention on a computer is also included in the claims of the present invention.

  It is also possible to encrypt the program of the present invention, store it in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, and distribute it to users. Further, a user who satisfies a predetermined condition is allowed to download key information to be decrypted from a homepage via the Internet, execute an encrypted program by using the key information, and install it on a computer. Is also possible.

  Further, based on the instructions of the program read by the computer, the OS or the like running on the computer performs part or all of the actual processing, and the functions of the above-described embodiments can be realized by the processing.

Hardware configuration block diagram of a communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention Software configuration block diagram of a communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention The figure which shows the example of a description of the application program which concerns on this invention The flowchart which shows one Embodiment of the application installation process which concerns on a 1st Example in the communication apparatus of this invention. The flowchart which shows one Embodiment of the application installation process which concerns on 2nd Example in the communication apparatus of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1000 Printer 1500 Network Print Server 1600 Printer Controller 2000 Local Area Network 1,8 CPU
2,14 RAM
3 FlashROM
9 ROM
10 External memory 16 Print engine 17 Expansion interface bus 18 Operation panel

Claims (12)

In an information processing device connectable to a data processing device,
Receiving means for receiving an application program having a predetermined function and identification information corresponding to the application program;
Data processing device identification information acquisition means for acquiring data processing device identification information for identifying the data processing device from the data processing device;
First installation means for installing the received application program in the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus identification information for identifying the information processing apparatus matches the identification information received by the receiving means;
When the data processing device identification information acquired by the data processing device identification information acquisition means matches the identification information received by the reception means, the received application program and the identification information corresponding to the application program are processed by the data processing. An information processing apparatus comprising: transfer means for transferring to the apparatus. Whether or not the received application program can be installed in the information processing apparatus when the data processing apparatus identification information acquired by the data processing apparatus identification information acquisition means matches the identification information received by the receiving means. Installation determining means for determining;
A second installation means for installing the received application program in the information processing apparatus when installation is possible;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: When it is determined that the received application program can be installed in the information processing apparatus,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a confirmation unit configured to confirm with a transmission source of the application program whether the received application program may be installed in the information processing apparatus. In an information processing device connectable to a data processing device,
Receiving means for receiving an application program having a predetermined function and identification information corresponding to the application program;
Data processing device identification information acquisition means for acquiring data processing device identification information for identifying the data processing device from the data processing device;
First installation means for installing the received application program in the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus identification information for identifying the information processing apparatus matches the identification information received by the receiving means;
When the received application program can be installed in the information processing apparatus when the data processing apparatus identification information acquired by the data processing apparatus identification information acquisition means matches the identification information received by the receiving means, A second installation unit that installs the received application program in the information processing apparatus; and if the received application program cannot be installed in the information processing apparatus, the received application program and an identification corresponding to the application program Transfer means for transferring information to the data processing device;
An information processing apparatus comprising: In an information processing device connectable to a data processing device,
Receiving means for receiving an application program having a predetermined function and identification information corresponding to the application program;
Data processing device identification information acquisition means for acquiring data processing device identification information for identifying the data processing device from the data processing device;
First installation means for installing the received application program in the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus identification information for identifying the information processing apparatus matches the identification information received by the receiving means;
When the data processing device identification information acquired by the data processing device identification information acquisition means matches the identification information received by the reception means, the received application program and the identification information corresponding to the application program are processed by the data processing. Transfer means for transferring to an apparatus; and, further, second installation means for installing the received application program in the information processing apparatus when the received application program can be installed in the information processing apparatus,
An information processing apparatus comprising: In an information processing method of an information processing device connectable to a data processing device,
A receiving step of receiving an application program having a predetermined function and identification information corresponding to the application program;
A data processing device identification information acquisition step for acquiring data processing device identification information for identifying the data processing device from the data processing device;
A first installation step of installing the received application program in the information processing device when the information processing device identification information for identifying the information processing device matches the identification information received in the reception step;
When the data processing device identification information acquired in the data processing device identification information acquisition step matches the identification information received in the reception step, the received application program and the identification information corresponding to the application program are processed in the data processing. A transfer process for transferring to the device;
An information processing method comprising: Whether or not the received application program can be installed in the information processing device when the data processing device identification information acquired in the data processing device identification information acquisition step matches the identification information received in the reception step. An installation determination process to determine;
A second installation step of installing the received application program in the information processing apparatus when installation is possible;
The information processing method according to claim 6, further comprising: When it is determined that the received application program can be installed in the information processing apparatus,
The information processing method according to claim 7, further comprising a confirmation step of confirming with the transmission source of the application program whether the received application program may be installed in the information processing apparatus. In an information processing method of an information processing device connectable to a data processing device,
A receiving step of receiving an application program having a predetermined function and identification information corresponding to the application program;
A data processing device identification information acquisition step for acquiring data processing device identification information for identifying the data processing device from the data processing device;
A first installation step of installing the received application program in the information processing device when the information processing device identification information for identifying the information processing device matches the identification information received in the reception step;
When the received application program can be installed in the information processing device when the data processing device identification information acquired by the data processing device identification information acquisition step matches the identification information received by the reception step, A second installation step of installing the received application program in the information processing apparatus; and if the received application program cannot be installed in the information processing apparatus, the received application program and an identification corresponding to the application program A transfer step of transferring information to the data processing device;
An information processing method comprising: In an information processing method of an information processing device connectable to a data processing device,
A receiving step of receiving an application program having a predetermined function and identification information corresponding to the application program;
A data processing device identification information acquisition step for acquiring data processing device identification information for identifying the data processing device from the data processing device;
A first installation step of installing the received application program in the information processing device when the information processing device identification information for identifying the information processing device matches the identification information received in the reception step;
When the data processing device identification information acquired in the data processing device identification information acquisition step matches the identification information received in the reception step, the received application program and the identification information corresponding to the application program are processed in the data processing. A transfer step of transferring to the device; and a second installation step of installing the received application program in the information processing device if the received application program can be installed in the information processing device;
An information processing method comprising:   A program for executing the information processing method according to any one of claims 6 to 10 by a computer.   A computer-readable storage medium storing the program according to claim 11.

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